Javon Walton


Javon Anthony Walton, also known by his ring name Wanna, is an American actor and professional boxer, who is best known for his portrayal of Ashtray in the HBO series Euphoria. After his work in Euphoria, he began working on the television series Utopia, The Umbrella Academy, and the film Samaritan.

Early life

Walton was born on July 22, 2006, in Atlanta, Georgia, to his father, DJ Walton, a boxing coach and founder of athletics apparel company Onward Athletics, and his mother, Jessica Walton.
He has three siblings: a fraternal twin brother, Jaden; an older sister, Jayla; and a younger brother, Daelo.
He was homeschooled for most of his childhood due to his boxing career.

Career

Acting

In June 2019, Walton appeared in the HBO television series Euphoria as Ashtray, before landing a main role in the Amazon Prime Video streaming series Utopia as Grant Bishop. In 2021, he appeared in the animated comedy horror film The Addams Family 2 as Pugsley Addams. In 2022, he starred in the Netflix superhero television series The Umbrella Academy, and in the superhero thriller film Samaritan as Sam Cleary. In 2024, he starred in the streaming series Under the Bridge.

Boxing

Javon Walton signed with Jake Paul's boxing promotion Most Valuable Promotions in July 2023, with his first public boxing related appearance at the open workouts in the build up to Jake Paul vs. Nate Diaz.
On December 21, 2023, it was announced that Walton would make his professional boxing debut on March 2, 2024, at the José Miguel Agrelot Coliseum in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
On his debut, Walton fought American professional boxer Joshua Torres in a 4-round fight and the bout ended in a majority decision draw.
Walton was scheduled to face Erik Hanley in the co-main event of MVP 8 on September 6, 2024 in Orlando, FL. On August 26, 2024 it was announced that Walton was forced to withdraw from the fight due to medical infection.
On November 8, 2024 it was announced that Walton was set to face Erik Hanley in a rescheduled four-round super featherweight bout in Orlando, FL on December 13, 2024. Walton won the fight by majority decision.
Walton faced Anthony Mora in a six-round lightweight bout on September 27, 2025, in Montreal, Canada. Walton won the bout by unanimous decision.

Filmography

YearTitleRoleNotes
2019–2022EuphoriaAshtrayRecurring role ; main role
2020UtopiaGrant BishopMain role
2022The Umbrella AcademyStanRecurring role
2024Under the BridgeWarren GlowatskiMain role

Professional boxing record

No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
4Win3–0–1abbr|UD|Unanimous Decisionyes2